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Co-ops working with Marcus Rashford for food justice

'What do you need to do so children have access to food, and how do you…

Peer support scheme launched for energy projects

The UK-based programme is supported by Co-operatives UK

Co-op movement responds to £150m community ownership fund in Sunak’s budget

The Co-op Party and Co-operatives UK have responded to advance reports of the chancellor's spring statement

Government urged to save tax relief for social investment

Co-operatives UK, Big Society Capital, MPs and regional mayors are calling on Rishi Sunak to keep…

Data co-op launched to help communities guide local investment

The Community Data Co-operative will collect responses from its members which can be marketed to investors

Glasgow City Council launches fund for co‑ops and social enterprises

Applications are now open for a share in the £150,000 pot earmarked for co-op and social…

OCDC report explores the co-operative difference in Kenya

Members of co-operatives enjoy better economic conditions than non members, says the report

Southern Co-op funeral homes support Brighton homeless hostel

Six funeral homes donated items to the hostel in the run-up to Christmas

Co-op Group sponsors fundraising festival for food poverty and struggling music workers

Acts for the two-day online event include Liam Gallagher, Sam Smith and Fontaines DC

Community pubs have weathered Covid storm – but it’s not over yet

No community pubs were lost last year – and 13 new ones began trading – but…

Co-op Bank commits £400,000 to co-op development

The Hive co-operative and social enterprise development hub was launched in 2016

Retail co-operatives raise nearly £50k for NHS charities

The money will go to support for staff, volunteers and patients